Denison Child Care was founded in 1994. Denison Child Care currently has facilities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at Dr. John M. Denison Secondary School. Programs for children from kindergarten to the age of 12 are located in the Poplar Bank, Glen Cedar, Terry Fox, and Phoebe Gilman Public Schools.
The centres are an integral part of the school and community. The program focuses on both the child and the family, recognizing the value, worth and dignity of each individual. It is our intention to provide quality care for the children through the use of trained, qualified staff who provide a warm and stimulating environment geared to each child's own interests, abilities, and needs. By developing competencies in working with their own and other children, our student parents will develop realistic expectations for children while earning credits toward their Secondary School Diploma.
Denison Child Care strives to provide a stimulating and nurturing inclusive environment that challenges and fosters a child's curiosity of the world and potential for learning by engaging him/her through child-directed activities. The program focuses on both the child and the family, recognizing the value, worth and dignity of each individual.
Licence Status
Regular with Conditions
Legal Status
N/A
Inspection Summary
| Visit Date | Purpose of Visit | Compliance Level on Date of Inspection | Resolved Before Licence Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 100% | |
| Nov 12, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
Areas of Non Compliance
Terms and Conditions
| The licensee shall ensure that the Licensing Inspection Summary is posted in a conspicuous place in the child care centre at or near an entrance commonly used by parents. The licensee shall ensure that the completed Licensing Checklist and the Summary of Licensing Requirements and Recommendations sheets are readily available for parents. |
| Room 105 is licensed for a group of 24 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year up to and including 12 years of age until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 105 is licensed for a group of 24 Primary/Junior school age children. |
| Room 116 is licensed for a group of 20 children, 68 months of age or over as of August 31 of the year up to and including 12 years of age until August 31, 2015 when the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect. Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, Room 116 is licensed for a group of 20 Primary/Junior school age children. |
| Room 132 - 30 Primary/Junior school age children. |
| Room 133 - 30 Primary/Junior school age children. |
| All rooms as set out in the shared space confirmation are approved for use by the child care program, based on licensed capacity, provided that the room or area is used by the school for children who are the same age as the age category of the licensed age group. The operator is required to keep on file at the premises an up-to-date shared space confirmation. This confirmation must include the primary use of the room during the school day and must be made available to Ministry of Education staff upon request. |
Director's Approval
| Ministry Director approval is granted to allow mixed age grouping as per s.55(2). |
| Ministry Director approval is granted to allow for bag lunches on PA days and holidays. |
| Ministry Director approval is granted to allow the use of a playground without a fence for Junior and Senior Kindergarten aged children. |
| Once the Child Care and Early Years Act and regulations come into effect, director approval is granted for the use of a room or area with less than 2.58 square metres of unobstructed floor space for each child in a licensed kindergarten, primary/junior school age and/or junior school age group, based on the licensed capacity, provided that the same room or area is used by the school for children who are the same age as the age category of the licensed age group as set out in the shared space confirmation. |
| As of August 31, 2015, Director’s Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss. 8(2) and (3) of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "Denison Child Care Program - Poplar Bank School Age Program" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 104 |